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North Motion for Repeal
- When
- 5 March 1770
- Where
- House of Commons
- Part of
- Repeal of the Townshend Acts
Lord North proposed partial repeal of Townshend Revenue Act in House of Commons.
On 5 March 1770, Lord North, the new Prime Minister, presented a motion in the House of Commons calling for the partial repeal of the Townshend Revenue Act. This move was a strategic response to the escalating colonial resistance and the economic impact of the non-importation agreements.
Sources
- Townshend Acts Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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